| Literature DB >> 8489756 |
Abstract
Comprehensive, mainly epidemiological data has helped us to recognize the strongest risk factors of pelvic inflammatory disease during intrauterine contraceptive device use. These are user's exposure to sexually transmitted diseases, young age and insertion of the device. Moreover, parity of the user and type of device may affect the risk of pelvic infection.Entities:
Keywords: Biology; Contraception; Contraceptive Methods--side effects; Diseases; Family Planning; Infections; Iud--side effects; Literature Review; Pelvic Inflammatory Disease--etiology; Recommendations; Reproductive Tract Infections; Risk Factors
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Year: 1993 PMID: 8489756 DOI: 10.3109/07853899309164163
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Med ISSN: 0785-3890 Impact factor: 4.709